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July 1997 in “Journal of Biological Chemistry” Overexpressing a specific enzyme in mice causes hair loss and female infertility.
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December 2020 in “Frontiers in cell and developmental biology” miR-140-5p in certain cell vesicles helps hair growth by boosting cell proliferation.
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December 1979 in “Journal of Cutaneous Pathology” Seborrheic keratoses may partly come from hair follicle cells.
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May 2007 in “Australasian journal of dermatology” Two boys developed a viral skin infection during chemotherapy, which resolved with improved immune function.
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August 2013 in “Journal of Parasitology” Mite infestations severely harm the health of endangered Amargosa voles.
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July 2022 in “Pharmaceutics” Spanlastic nanovesicles can improve efinaconazole delivery through nails.
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February 2020 in “DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)” Minoxidil 0.25 mg with spironolactone 25 mg reduces hair loss and improves hair density in women.
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January 2009 in “International Journal of Trichology” Two siblings had a rare hair condition with banded hair, which doesn't need treatment.
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July 2009 in “PTR. Phytotherapy research/Phytotherapy research” Spearmint tea may reduce testosterone and self-reported hair growth in women with PCOS.
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August 2021 in “Journal of Ethnobiology and Ethnomedicine” Smilax aristolochiifolia is declining in Puebla, Mexico, needing conservation efforts.
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May 2015 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” A woman was injured by a hedgehog falling on her, causing skin lesions but no disease.
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April 2005 in “The American journal of pathology (Print)” Capsaicin, found in chili peppers, can slow down hair growth by affecting skin cells and hair follicles.
February 2026 in “International Journal of Molecular Sciences” Brazilian pepper tree leaf extract effectively protects skin cells from UVC damage and is a strong natural skincare option.
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August 2020 in “Nutrition Journal” Spinach-derived thylakoid supplements plus a low-calorie diet helped obese women with polycystic ovary syndrome lose weight and improve their metabolism.
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October 2003 Spironolactone is better than placebo for reducing excessive hair growth in women, but its effectiveness for acne is unclear due to small study sizes.
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July 2022 in “Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology” Niosomes and ethosomes can effectively carry the drug spironolactone, potentially improving treatment for hair loss and reducing side effects.
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January 2019 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Eclipta alba has unique stem, leaf, and root features, including air cavities and secretory structures.
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February 2019 in “Experimental Dermatology” Spiny mice are better at regenerating hair after injury than laboratory mice and could help us understand how to improve human skin repair.
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November 2014 in “Journal of Cutaneous Medicine and Surgery” Antiviral medication valganciclovir may improve skin and hair in Trichodysplasia Spinulosa patients.